Sensory disabilities tied to worse subsequent mental health in seniors
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 28, 2024
Increased risk for low self-rated mental health and loneliness symptoms were seen for older adults with more sensory disabilities.
Hearing-impaired seniors may get improved connectivity sooner after tech acquisition
By
John Roszkowski
May 09, 2023
Residents of senior living communities soon may get access to new technology designed to improve connectivity and reduce social isolation among older adults with hearing loss, thanks to a healthcare acquisition...
What seems like a memory issue may be a hearing issue instead
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 24, 2019
Senior living residents wondering whether they are experiencing early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease may want to schedule a hearing examination to make sure the symptoms aren’t related to hearing...
Hearing loss, dual sensory loss tied to higher mortality
Jan 05, 2022
More severe hearing loss or dual sensory loss is tied to excess all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.
Top 10 contributors to health loss in U.S.
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2015
A new analysis contains good and bad news regarding American life expectancy.
Regular hearing aid use linked to reduced mortality
Jan 05, 2024
The findings were seen in an analyses adjusted for demographics, hearing levels and medical history among adults with hearing loss.
Hearing loss tied to fatigue in middle-aged, older adults
Jul 11, 2023
The findings persisted after adjustment for demographics, lifestyle factors and comorbidities.
New hearing aid technologies, designs help erase stigma of hearing loss, treatment
By
Dan Troast
Jun 27, 2024
We must continue to promote and acknowledge the realities of hearing loss and its progressive dangers while we work to make hearing care more accessible and acceptable to everyone.
How mobile audiology can help improve resident quality of life
By
Katy Crisp, AuD
Mar 21, 2024
Maintaining optimal hearing is essential for senior living residents and other older adults to uphold their independence and active lifestyle. Hearing issues in many adults in the United States, however,...
Hearing loss is the silent epidemic in senior living communities
By
Matt Reiners
May 14, 2020
Correcting hearing impairment and keeping residents connected are first lines of defense against social isolation.